Letter: More politicians should emulate Ted Cruz

Whether or not you agree with Cruz’s political mindset, you have to respect him based on the fact he did what few politicians do these days — he kept his word.

He ran on the promise that he would do everything he could to bring about the demise of Obamacare. Every Republican who was elected in 2010 and 2012 also gave this promise while campaigning.

The difference: They backed down. Cruz did not. He is now hated, mocked and demonized throughout America, and yet he still stands firm on his principles. This represents sincerity, honesty, integrity — something that is sorely needed in politics these days.

Even if you hate the tea party and everything it stands for, it is nice that Texas has a senator that keeps his word to the people that elected him (unlike his counterpart, Sen. John Cornyn, who was one of the final votes that put an end to what Cruz was trying to do).

Texans need to vote for more politicians like Ted Cruz.

No matter what side of the aisle you stand on, we need people that will not say anything to get a vote — and then go the other way when they get to office (Rep. Mac Thornberry, Cornyn, etc.)

Let’s try and get integrity back in politics by electing people who will actually keep their promises once they are elected.